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Posted by Kristine Green, Grimsby Town SLO & FSF National Council6th September 2017

It's been an eventful year or so for Grimsby Town both on and off the field as Kristine Green tells us about what's been going on during her opening 12 months as the club's first Supporter Liaison Officer...
If you’d have asked me 18 months to two years ago what a Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) did or even meant and I’d not have a clue.
At that time my beloved Grimsby Town were in non-league and ...

Here at the FSF we like to highlight good supporter liaison work across the country. This time it’s Watford FC’s SLO Dave Messenger who tells us about the work going on at the Hertfordshire club…
Dave Messenger has been SLO at Vicarage Road since July 2015, a Watford fan since he was a boy, and came into the role with no previous experience in football – but that hasn’t held him back, being shortl...

Huddersfield Town have had a remarkable season on and off the pitch, with the West Yorkshire side currently third in the Championship and enjoying big crowds at the John Smith's Stadium. We spoke to the club's SLO Nathan Hosker to find out more about his work behind the scenes...
FSF: What is the purpose of the SLO at Huddersfield Town, and how has the role changed since being introduced?
Nathan ...

While Men’s Player and Pundit of the Year often dominate the media coverage following our annual awards ceremony the event gives us an opportunity to highlight less high-profile work that has huge impact on match-going fans.
One such area is supporter liaison officers (SLOs), still a fairly new addition to English football, who are supposed to act as an interface between football club and their su...

We asked every club in the Premier League and Football League five questions relating to their rules on bringing banners into stadiums. See their answers below. If your club is missing give them a nudge by contacting your SLO.
Please note that while we do our best to keep this blog up-to-date, and check it with clubs on a bi-annual basis, regulations can change. If you are unsure about anything we...

Following news that Sheffield United have recruited four voluntary Supporter Liaison officers (SLOs) for match-day work at Bramall Lane, we spoke to John Garrett the chief SLO at the club to find out more about their work...
FSF: Why has the club taken the decision to appoint SLO assistant for match days at Bramall Lane?
John Garrett: As primary SLO match days should be one of the best and most ef...

The away day experience varies significantly across the country, from the very good to the very bad. Tom Gorringe, head of marketing at Brighton & Hove Albion FC recently took time out to tell us how they've been looking at the away fans' experience differently at the Amex...
FSF: What approach does Brighton take towards fans of the opposing team visiting the Amex?
Tom Gorringe: For us match day e...

Wigan Athletic's supporter liaison officer Ian Wadsworth has said that most Wigan fans still do not know what an SLO is and what the role does.
Speaking to the Progress With Unity podcast recently, Ian said: "I'd say it's quite an evolving role. It's not really taken off yet.
"I'm sure the majority of the fans listening to this don't know what an SLO is and don't know what we do."
Along with Jason...

Every month here at the FSF we will be featuring a different Supporters' Liaison Officer (SLO). Speaking to SLOs from across the Football League and Premier League, we hope to learn more about their work and experiences.
According to Crewe Alexandra SLO Dave Tomlinson, many fans and clubs are still “not getting” the SLO role and the potential it has to improve the fans’ experience. This week, Dave...

The role of the Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) is still a relatively new concept in England and Wales. While SLOs have been around on the continent for decades, most clubs on these shores have only had an SLO for a few seasons.
Interested in the FSF's SLO work? Email slo@fsf.org.uk
UEFA endorsed the role as part of their Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations meaning any club entering...